Who does MCC represent when making statements or expressing political opinions to government?

A quick look at the letters columns of church papers shows that Mennonites and Brethren in Christ have a wide range of political views. These constituents and Christian partners around the world are an integral part of MCC. The MCC boards and committees in the United States and Canada, which represent 18 member conferences, strive to take the diverse opinions of constituents and partners into account when making statements and determining the most appropriate and faithful ways of serving others. However, when political views are polarized, MCC cannot represent all Mennonite and Brethren in Christ viewpoints.

All MCC work is done “In the name of Christ.” Ultimately, as Christians we must look to Jesus as the source for our beliefs and guide for our actions. While decisions on what action to take are not always easy, a starting point should be to look at Jesus’ vision, rather than at a political spectrum of right and left. How would Jesus respond to civil war in Somalia? To homelessness and poverty in the United States and Canada? To women forced into prostitution in Thailand?

Even when looking to the Gospel as the guide for our actions, Christians sometimes disagree. MCC relies on and values the opinions and concerns of North American constituents and supporters. If you have questions about MCC policies or actions, please contact any MCC office. Together we can work to have God’s will done “on earth as it is in heaven.”